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"How do you answer this question?" Stephen spread his hands. The Anti-Life Equation is indeed a terrifying and powerful force. Any life that yearns for freedom is unwilling to face this force.
But who makes the core of the power of the anti-life equation, the emotion of life?
If the rules of this universe are set such that the life equation is positive emotion and the anti-life equation is negative emotion, then this is territory that Stephen is familiar with.
After all, if there is anyone who understands the power of emotions best, apart from Luke, it must be these mages who have to deal with and fight against emotional energy all day long!
While the threat of psionic energy isn't as significant as the power of dimensional demons, if a mage who cultivates this power doesn't examine themselves, over time, they can become increasingly extreme and stubborn. It can be difficult to distinguish whether this stubbornness is rational or influenced. Once one unknowingly enters a state of psionic influence, while there may not be immediate problems, at some point in the future, something disastrous and undesirable may occur.
The collapse of ideals can instantly cause a mage to fall into darkness. If he continues to sink, the final result is to face the abyss. And humans are creatures that cannot be without a dark side deep in their hearts.
Therefore, the threshold for Kamar-Taj's current mages to practice psychic power is to become familiar with its rules and determine their own emotional proportions and the proportion of psychic power they can accommodate. Finally, they must first learn to examine the spells of their own souls. Only after they have mastered them can they formally come into contact with psychic power and practice elemental and psychic spells.
If someone transcends these threshold steps, they can sense psychic energy, absorb it, and harness its powerful force. However, the best outcome is simply to anchor a particular obsession, stabilizing their soul and emotions from spiraling out of control and becoming lost under the erosion of psychic energy. However, this method is not perfect and depends on luck. More importantly, as time passes and power grows, the obsession deepens, ultimately affecting more people and even the functioning of civilization. The outcome is either a peaceful death from constant conflict and war, or a moment of facing the abyss within.
As the highest of all mental and emotional energies, psionic energy cannot be compared with either the Life Equation or the Anti-Life Equation in terms of status. On the contrary, psionic energy can devour and contain the power of the Lantern Ring, just like it can devour and contain the power of both of their opposites.
Of course, when Stephen first faced the power of the Anti-Life Equation, he was not completely sure that he would not be affected by it. He just inferred and believed in Luke and the psychic power he created.
The results proved his inference correct. The Anti-Life Equation was indeed unable to control him and Thor. They had extremely high resistance to this power and experience in dealing with it.
Which Kamar-Taj wizard doesn't have a few unique spells at his disposal to adjust his psychic energy ratios and correct his soul consciousness in an emergency? Stephen Strange, the current Sorcerer Supreme, was the original promoter and inventor of the Sorceration and Correction Spells.
As for Thor? He might not be good at these delicate tasks, but the Asgardians' unique physique and priesthood system allow them to find a different way under Luke's guidance.
Stacked resistance!
Given Thor's current resistance and mindset, this could be considered a safer method of immobilization. Reversing his consciousness and manipulating his mind would be quite difficult. Even Scarlet Witch, with her mastery of chaos magic, wouldn't waste time manipulating Thor's mind.
This is costly, time-consuming, and the success rate is uncertain. It also requires capturing and controlling the opponent, followed by continuous brainwashing and erosion. Even if control is successful, there's no guarantee that Thor won't suddenly wake up or suffer a seizure. This adds another step that requires constant monitoring and maintenance.
Instead of wasting time, Scarlet Witch might as well just go for it.
So, as Thor said, it would be better to use the power of the Omega Effect than to use the power of the Anti-Life Equation against the two of them. At least they still had to be cautious in facing that kind of power.
"You are the masters of that dimensional world, right?" Darkseid's eyes emitted a fiery red light, and his excitement was so high that everyone present could feel it.
"I discovered a power on that planet, a power similar to the equation of life! I have always wanted to find its source and obtain it! I feel that power in you.
Answer me! How do I enter that dimension?"
As he said this, Darkseid rushed forward and attacked Thor and the other man.
Thor directly blocked the way, engaging Darkseid in a thunderous battle. The aftermath of their clash cracked the reinforced and modified satellite beneath their feet. Like an earthquake, the ground rumbled and shook. This tremor had little effect on Thor and his companions, or the massive "pets" summoned by Becky, but it caused chaos in the charging demonic army.
Darkseid also had a warhammer in his hand, and he collided with Thor with it bang bang, and each blow was earth-shaking, as if he wanted to smash the satellite under his feet into pieces.
It was obvious that with the current intensity of the two men's battle, it wouldn't be long before the reinforced satellite beneath their feet, like a planet, would shatter into rubble floating in the universe.
"Why is he suddenly so excited?" Thor flew backwards to Stephen's feet with his teeth bared. Looking at Stephen who was looking down at him condescendingly, Thor quickly stood up from the ground and looked at Darkseid who was also hit on the head by his hammer and was rubbing his cracked shoulder. He felt a little dazed despite his high emotions.
"He's targeting psionic energy and the data dimension," Stephen succinctly answered. Thor looked at Darkseid with a sudden pity. Why did he have to target Luke's core assets?
"Your gaze offends me!" Darkseid noticed Thor's sudden change in expression. Being extremely sensitive and accurate in grasping emotions, he instantly grasped the meaning of Thor's gaze. This made him frown, and the rage in his heart burned brightly once again.
Two red beams flashed from Darkseid's eyes, and the ladder-shaped beam of light meandered directly towards Thor. Even though Thor reacted extremely quickly and dodged before the beam appeared, it only made the beam turn a few more times in the void.
Even though Stephen opened a portal in front of Thor and behind Darkseid at the same time, the two flashing beams of light actually had consciousness and were able to turn again nimbly, bypassing the edge of the portal and hitting Thor behind the portal.
The massive explosion sent shockwaves flattening the ground several meters deep. Thor, struck by the force of the explosion, was blasted back in a horrible manner. As if severely wounded, his vitality inevitably decreased. Stephen even saw blood seeping from Thor's armor. This gave him a more reliable understanding of the Omega Effect's power.
The Asgardian gods are very strong, especially after being infused and nourished by psychic energy. Odin and Thor's physiques have undergone another leap forward, evolving to another level. Thor's body is extremely resistant to any attack, making him more resilient and possessing greater divine power and vitality.
When Stephen and Thor sparred, he could only rely on magic to delay and toy with him as much as possible, until he tired himself and gave up. Trying to defeat Thor head-on was like his other-worldly self facing Thanos, who possessed several Infinity Stones.
But even such a tough Thor could be instantly hurt by the power of the Omega Effect? This is enough to show how powerful and dangerous the Omega Effect is.
"Becchi!" Stephen didn't dare to be careless. He almost instantly crossed a portal and came to Becky's side and shouted to her. He was not sure whether Thor would still bear the next attack or he would need to bear it.
Just because Thor could handle it didn't mean he could, too. Given a choice, Stephen certainly wasn't willing to take the risk.
Suddenly, the hollow sphere on his chest shone with an emerald green light, and a series of blurry images flashed before Stephen's eyes. His scalp tingled as he watched them, and he stretched out his hands, instantly releasing a defensive spell.
Seraphim Shield!
One of the most powerful protective magics in the old version of Kamar-Taj.
Several circular energy shields tightly protected Stephen and Becky. After circling the shields several times, the winding beams of light unexpectedly made a spatial jump, suddenly entering from the outside into the interior. It was as if a portion of it had bypassed Stephen's magic, ignoring its existence, and appeared directly before Stephen's eyes.
The beam hits.
Stephen's face froze, and then, with a bang, he exploded before Becky's eyes. His entire body transformed into dancing green butterflies, covering the battlefield. It was a beautiful yet tragic sight.
Then the next moment, Stephen, who had disappeared, reappeared on the court, with a look of lingering fear on his face.
Hogarth's ancient body!
A powerful spell capable of resisting and dissolving all physical and energy attacks. It was this spell that allowed Stephen to survive Darkseid's attack.
Of course, it was also because he saw some fragments of the future at the critical moment that he was able to react in time and make adjustments and preparations accordingly. Otherwise, he wouldn't have been able to resist this attack so easily and perfectly. After all, the power of the Omega Effect is guaranteed to hit. The moment you see it, you may have already suffered its power. Without prior preparation, it is difficult to defend properly at such a short distance.
"You've impressed me." It was the first time Darkseid had witnessed two of his greatest powers, each ineffective after striking an enemy. First, the Anti-Life Equation, then the Omega Effect. These two powers, once unstoppable and the foundation for victory, were each blocked by the two men before him, using various methods. This filled Darkseid with a gloomy heart, and he harbored a ruthless determination to kill them both. He couldn't accept that his power could be withstood and restrained by others!
Stephen's face changed. He saw red beams of light burst out from Darkseid's eyes one after another, but then he saw a moment of the future again, which made him feel at ease.
A towering giant transformed into a thick, solid, mountain-like barrier blocking their way. Becky grabbed Stephen's hand and, with a flash, dodged far away, arriving at the head of a giant octopus, which was waving its tentacles and wreaking havoc.
Boom boom boom!
Explosions exploded one after another on the giant's body. The attacks were so frequent that even Thor, who loved to be reckless, felt a subconscious twitch in his heart when he heard it.
Darkseid's face was so gloomy that water seemed to drip out of it. He didn't understand why the Omega Effect, which was sure to hit the target, didn't fall on the target, but on the giant who suddenly appeared not far away.
"Is it gravity?"
Suddenly, Darkseid made eye contact with the giant, and Morde felt his body sink, his tough muscles and bones threatening to break. He almost gritted his teeth, resisting the inexplicable power within him, and glared at the giant.
Darkseid withstood the sudden surge of power, but the satellites beneath his feet and the surrounding demonic host were unable to resist. Becky, with incredible swiftness, cast one dimensional portal after another, gathering all her pets in an instant. Then, without looking back, she and Steven fled into the interstellar space, reappearing at the edge of the void of the Apocalypse system.
"Why are you running?" Thor, who didn't feel the force because he ran fast, looked at Becky in some confusion.
"Why not run? Are you going to stay there and be compressed into dust by gravity? I know you're not afraid of black holes, but if you're captured, it'll be hard work to get you out." Becky argued confidently, "That big guy is enough to clear the area. Only when we're away from him can we maximize our effectiveness."
"What about the Omega Effect attack just now?" Stephen winked at Thor, and they both looked at Becky.
"He was forcibly captured, right?" Becky thought carefully before coming up with an answer. While the Omega Effect's power carries with it some conceptual power, the guaranteed hit attribute isn't insurmountable. Doesn't Odin's Gungnir possess the guaranteed hit and penetrating power attribute?